The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released S&C Memo 13-35-NH, which discusses the use of psychopharmacological medications and behavioral management in America’s Nursing Homes. The management of behavioral or psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) is a challenge in Nursing Homes. In this presentation viewers will learn valuable behavioral management techniques that can be utilized to decrease patient dependency on psychopharmacological medication. Important government initiatives, including The Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes are discussed. The presentation also discusses the recent updates to interpretive guidelines of F309 (Quality of Care) and F329 (Unnecessary Drugs), and details the Seven Dementia Care Principles provided by CMS to assist nursing homes to manage behavioral or psychological symptoms of BPSD.
1. Learn the content of S&C Memo 13-35-NH and the implications of this memo on daily resident care
2. Learn to articulate the intent and impact of F309 and F329 on resident health and well-being, and identify strategies to maintain compliance with the regulatory intent of these regulations
3. Learn about the seven Dementia Care Principles provided by CMS to assist nursing homes to manage behavioral or psychological symptoms of BPSD
4. Identify the seven Dementia Care Principles provided by CMS to assist nursing homes to manage behavioral or psychological symptoms of BPSD
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Is Antipsychotic Reduction Making You Crazy
1. Is Antipsychotic Medication
Reduction Making You Crazy?
HARMONY UNIVERSITY
The Provider Unit of
Harmony Healthcare International, Inc. (HHI)
Presented by:
Kim Steele RN, WCC, RAC-CT, CHHRP
Regional Consultant and Trainer